Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll lead groundbreaking research in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware optimization. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling.
We offer unmatched resources: access to IBM Quantum systems, NVIDIA H100 clusters, and a $50M annual R&D budget. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs with cryogenic systems and photonic processors. Enjoy flexible schedules, unlimited PTO, and equity packages that reward true innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation using 50+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum chip architecture improvements
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations